Postcode BT60 2SS (Newry, Mourne and Down)

Map showing BT60 2SS and nearby postcodes

The postcode BT60 2SS is located in Newry, Mourne and Down It was introduced in December 1984 and is an active postcode. BT60 2SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BT60 2SS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BT60 2SS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to BT60 2SS is B4391 which is centered 7.58 km away.

The local pub for residents of BT60 2SS is WHITECROSS LOUNGE and is 746 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 26, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Village Takeaway and is 709 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 5, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 38.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 22.2% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 11.1% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Southern is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BT60 2SS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BT60 2SS, and the approximate distance away.

B4391 7.58 km
A494 13.08 km
A470 44.4 km
A483 51.93 km
A5 74.53 km
A38 156.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BT60 2SS

Introduction December 1984
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BT60 2SS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
WHITECROSS FILLING STATION (MACE) Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 28, 2020
0 m
The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
709 m
WHITECROSS LOUNGE Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
746 m
LOUGHRAN'S BAR Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2017
888 m
BIDE-A-WHILE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
1.66 km
KINGSMILLS DINING CENTRE School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
1.73 km
RATHCARBERY CRUMBS School/college/university 5
Very Good
August 21, 2019
1.73 km
Anna Mae Bakes Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 2, 2015
2.2 km
TULLYHERRON SCHOOL MEALS KITCHEN School/college/university 4
Good
May 30, 2019
2.2 km
MOHANS CANDY FLOSS KIOSK Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 15, 2019
2.87 km
ST MALACHY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
2.87 km
Little Villagers Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 13, 2019
3.33 km
BLACK GAP FARM Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
3.5 km
MOUNTNORRIS CENTRAL KITCHEN School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
3.61 km
THE PORT BAR Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
3.61 km
ST BRIGID'S PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 22, 2021
3.83 km
J. B. Lewis & Son Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.83 km
J. B. Lewis & Son Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.83 km
Snowdonia Goat Company Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
3.83 km
Snowdonia Goat Company Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
3.83 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BT60 2SS - Data from Dec 2021

Foel Cwm-Sian Llŵyd Hill Or Mountain 139 m
Trum y Sarn Hill Or Mountain 1.18 km
Cwm Sian Llwyd Valley 1.6 km
Cwm Pydew Valley 1.89 km
Y Groes Fagl Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Moel Cae-Howel Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Bryn Ysbio Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Penllyn Forest Top Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Penllyn Forest Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Coed Ty-nant Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Milltir Gerrig Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Gwern-yr-ewig Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Foel y Geifr Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Coed Ffrîdd-ddu Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Coedwig Aberhirnant Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BT60 2SS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34.9 Mbps 38.9 Mbps 68.38 Mbps
Upload 7.8 Mbps 8.7 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 0
2-5 Mbps 11.1% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 22.2% 27 2
30-300 Mbps 66.7% 47.8 11.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Northern Ireland
Latitude 54.22054000
Longitude -6.47480300
OS Easting 299535
OS Northing 0331252
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
322
Least Deprived

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Newry and Armagh
Electoral Ward Whitecross
Local Authority District Newry, Mourne and Down
European Electoral Region Northern Ireland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code N09000010
Travel To Work Area Newry and Banbridge

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Southern
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Health & Social Care Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Southern

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Workplace Zone N19001479
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
(pseudo) Northern Ireland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tullyhappy
Output Area / Small Area 1A1